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September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The year 2018 marks a 100 years since the birth of our country’s greatest leader, Nelson Mandela.

Psychosocial Team have a huge Impact

No Parent is ready to hear, “Your child has cancer”. It is one of the single most overwhelming experiences one can possibly face. You feel completely alone and lost. The

First of its kind in Africa!

As part of our CCI (Childhood Cancer International) Africa Anchor role, CHOC is proud to have hosted and co-sponsored the first of its kind, CCI Africa Regional Workshop. Leaders from

CHOC Top Charity at Comrades!

CHOC was one of the official race charities for Comrades Marathon 2018 and the overwhelming support exceeded all expectations for our iconic charity as we raised nearly R1.6 million for

Brand New CHOC Homes

CHOC proudly has thirteen accommodation facilities across the country. Our two latest additions are pictured above. On the left is the new CHOC House in Sybrand Park, Cape Town; and

Volunteer Time and Donations Go a Long Way!

“It is the difference we make in the life of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” Nelson Mandela. As part of celebrating Nelson Mandela’s centenary

Tough journey to diagnosis for young Mbalenhle Jalubane

It is very easy to underestimate the journey taken by a parent to get the correct diagnosis for their sick child. Nompilo Jalubane is proof of the many struggles faced

Well done to all the Comrades 2018 Runners, Persistence pays!

CHOC is so grateful to have ambassadors and parents of children with cancer who connect us to fundraising opportunities. One such person is Carol Sacke from KZN. As soon as

The impact of donation support to the survival of children with cancer

Several aspects impact on the survival of a child diagnosed with cancer. When children eventually get to a provincial hospital in KwaZulu Natal the unfortunate financial situation such as the

CHOC KZN volunteers help in Keeping More than Hope Alive

The purpose of life is not to only be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, and to have it make some difference that you

Interested in being a CHOC volunteer? Here’s how.

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

Do you have some free time or know someone that does? Do you have a skill that you could use and share with mothers or their children? Would it give

If your child is very sick

7th Feb 2018 / Blog, East London Events, Magazines

Publication: Move! Date; 03 August 2016 Page:54

Fight like a child

7th Feb 2018 / Blog

FIGHT LIKE A CHILD 15 February is International Childhood Cancer Day! WHAT IS ICCD? International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is celebrated around the world each year on February 15. ICCD

CHOC – Letter about closure

27th Mar 2020 / News

Dear Friends of CHOC Covid-19 / the Corona Virus is having a global impact and is effecting each one of us. Of concern to CHOC is the health and safety

Message from the CEO

6th Dec 2018 / News / News

Was that 2018 or a bullet train?! I am sure that is how many of you have experienced 2018 thus far. But for many others that is not their experience.

Message from Regional Manager Agie Govender

31st Jul 2018 / News

It’s difficult to keep NGO’s afloat at the best of times and this financial year was no exception. CHOC receives no subsidy from the government. We therefore have to rely

Childhood cancer myths and stigmas

31st Jul 2018 / News

Childhood Cancer Myths and Stigmas Cancer is contagious You can get cancer by playing or touching a cancer patient Children cannot get cancer Children do not get cancer because of

From the Western Cape Regional Managers Desk

19th Jul 2018 / News

CHOC WC Region had a very busy first six months of the year 2018. We achieved an amazing milestone through the relocation of a CHOC House from BergvliettoSybrand Park which

Standing Strong

16th Jan 2017 / Magazines, News

Publication: True Love Date; 01 September 2016 Page:72

Our journey with cancer

16th Jan 2017 / Magazines, News

Publication: Dis-Chem Benefits, Mother & Child Date: 01 September 2016

Upfront & personal

16th Jan 2017 / Magazines, News

Publication: Bona (English)date: 01 October 2016

The Cancer Alliance in the Western Cape once again hosted a very successful Lace Up For Cancer Fun Walk. This took place on World Cancer Day, Sunday the 04th February

INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA once again called on all South Africans to “Have a Heart for Children with Cancer” on 15 February 2018. International Childhood Cancer Day (ICC) is

DOH PEOPLE’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE HEALTH PROMOTERS PARTNER WITH CHOC

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

During the past year the CHOC Awareness Training and Education programme hasreached new levels.CHOC started in 2011 training healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, traditional practitioners and community advocates in Gauteng, and

INTERNATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

On 03 June 2018 CHOC commemorated Cancer Survivors Day and in this edition, we would like to highlight the story of Childhood Cancer Survivor, Matthew James Reid. Matthew was born

SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH 2018

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

CHOC was extremely grateful to be chosen along with the Woodside Special Care Centre as one of the beneficiaries of the SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH FUN WALK sponsored by Crazy Store

CHOC WC REGION OPENING SYBRAND PARK CHOC HOUSE

19th Jul 2018 / Events, Western Cape Namakwa Events

Until the latter part of 2017, the Western Cape Region had had three CHOC houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families that travel long distances for treatment.

Janet Pollack Art Expo

28th May 2018 / Events, Gauteng south events

Janet Pollack Art Expo Join us for Janet Pollack Art Studio Exhibition on the 3rd of June from 11h00 to 13h00. 12 Otto Street, Illovo, Johannesburg. All Donations will be given to CHOC

A Parent’s Story by Patty Govender

I lay in bed one day and as I looked at my life, I realised it was perfect. I had a beautiful home and a good job which I enjoyed.

Parent supporting parent groups

Brenda Bezuidenhout, a newly-retired teacher, has been a CHOC volunteer for several years. With her retirement and the time she now has, she has committed herself to leading a skills

A special thanks to our donors and volunteers of 2017

The compassion shown by our donors and volunteers serves as an inspiration to us all. Our beneficiaries are sick and constantly fight the odds to stay well and even alive.

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)

CHOC urged the public to “Have a heart for children with cancer” on February 15, 2018. Several schools and organisations in KZN supported CHOC through this campaign. Hollywood Bets rose

ICCD Picture Gallery